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Danny Cowley conceded Lincoln City are a “nearly team” at present after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Exeter City.

Reuben Reid’s fine strike three minutes before half-time proved to be the only goal as the Imps suffered their first League Two defeat of the season.

A disappointed Cowley felt his side enjoyed enough possession and territory to earn at least a share of the points. He said: “I’m not interesting in being a nearly man but we look like a nearly team at the minute.

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“It was a great goal in a game of few chances. I thought we controlled the first half and dominated the game territorially and in terms of possession.

“To come here and do that, you need to play well and we were pleased with our performance in the first half.

“The conditions did play a bit of a part because there was a strong wind in the second half.

Danny Cowley at Exeter

“We had to be a bit braver in possession but perhaps we weren’t brave enough. We ended up forcing it and were a little bit hopeful in the second half.

“But I still thought we had the best chances and their keeper [Christy Pym] made an unbelievable save [to deny Matt Green early in the second half]. But they are the harsh realities of playing at this level.